Iran is planning naval maneuvers in international waters near strategic Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of world oil supply passes, the official IRNA news agency reported Tuesday.The report quoted Iran's navy chief, Adm. Habibollah Sayyari, as saying the maneuvers will begin Friday from the Strait of Hormuz to the northern part of Indian Ocean in an area of about 1 million square kilometers (400,000...
In Egypt Islamists' bastion, discontent creeps up
Labels: WorldWhen election-time rolls around, this impoverished province of farmlands south of Cairo has proven one of the most die-hard bastions of support for Islamists in Egypt, producing lopsided victories for the Muslim Brotherhood and its ultraconservative allies.Last weekend's referendum that approved Egypt's Islamist-backed constitution was no exception. According to final results released Tuesday, nearly...
Israel to build 942 more homes in east Jerusalem
Labels: World Israel has advanced the process of building 942 more settler homes in east Jerusalem under a new fast-track plan to tighten its grip on the territory, which the Palestinians claim as the capital of a future state.A government planning committee on Monday moved the project to the advanced stage of asking contractors to submit bids to build them, the Interior Ministry said Tuesday. Once a bid...
Israel revisits ban on female prayer at holy site
Labels: World Israel's prime minister has instructed a quasi-governmental Jewish organization to find a solution for non-Orthodox Jewish female groups wishing to pray at one of Judaism's holiest sites.An official said Tuesday Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked Natan Sharansky, chairman of the Jewish Agency, to look into the matter. The official spoke anonymously according to government regulations.Last...
Pope decries slaughter of 'defenseless' Syrians
Labels: World Pope Benedict XVI wished Christmas peace to the world Tuesday, decrying the slaughter of the "defenseless" in Syria, urging Israelis and Palestinians to find the courage to negotiate and encouraging China's new leaders to allow more religious freedom.Delivering the Vatican's traditional Christmas day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, Benedict also encouraged Arab spring...
Soccer-English FA Cup 2nd round fixture
Labels: TechnologyDec 25 (Infostrada Sports) - Fixture from the English FA Cup 2nd Round replay match on Tuesday2nd Round, replaySaturday, December 29 (GMT)Macclesfield Town(V) v Barrow(V) (15...
Soccer-Belgian championship fixtures
Labels: TechnologyDec 25 (Infostrada Sports) - Fixtures from the Belgian championship matches on TuesdayWednesday, December 26 (GMT)Charleroi v Mons-Bergen (1330)Mechelen v Ghent (1330)Lokeren v Cercle Bruges (1330)Waasland-Beveren v Racing Genk (1330)Zulte Waregem v OH Leuven (1330)Club Bruges v Kortrijk (1700)Thursday, December 27 (GMT)Standard Liege v Beerschot (1700)Anderlecht v Lierse (19...
Soccer-Del Piero dismisses Sydney exit talk
Labels: TechnologyAlessandro Del Piero's uncertain future in Australia could be close to being resolved, with the former Italy striker pledging his support for struggling Sydney FC.The 38-year-old former World Cup winner arrived at the club to much fanfare this season but has failed to prevent Sydney's plummet to the foot of the A-League.But with negotiations to take up the option to extend his lucrative one-year deal...
Soccer-Liverpool's Sterling commits to England over Jamaica
Labels: Technology Liverpool's teenage winger Raheem Sterling has pledged his international future to England, despite still being eligible for his place of birth, Jamaica.The 18-year-old, who recently signed a five-year contract extension with Liverpool, won his first senior England cap last month in the 4-2 friendly defeat by Sweden."It was a dream come true," Sterling told the British media of playing for England...
Liverpool's Sterling commits to England over Jamaica
Labels: Technology Liverpool's teenage winger Raheem Sterling has pledged his international future to England, despite still being eligible for his place of birth, Jamaica.The 18-year-old, who recently signed a five-year contract extension with Liverpool, won his first senior England cap last month in the 4-2 friendly defeat by Sweden."It was a dream come true," Sterling told the British media of playing for England...
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